About Brett D.

About Brett

Hey Guys,

I'm Brett and I am so excited to start sharing all the wonderful experiences that music has brought to my life, with YOU. I am a recent graduate from New York University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from the Tisch School of the Arts. I work professionally both as a performer and a teacher. I most recently created the role of Jamie in the North American debut of Bobby Cronin's musical "DAYBREAK", and have also been seen around many regional theaters in the country, most notably "The Who's Tommy" at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. As well, I am always gigging as a singer, guitarist and pianist all around New York City. I am a composer working as both a singer/songwriter, and a film scorer. I have been teaching privately for 6 years from all age ranges and all experience levels. I have worked in a variety

of different mediums, and this is exactly what I bring to the table as a teacher. My exploration of music through so many vehicles has brought about a way of thinking; that music at its core is all the same, whether you sing it, play it, pluck it,or hit it! Therefore, lessons with me are about finding your core musician, then ascribing the technical necessities needed to perfect your desired instrument. I can't wait to get started and help you unlock yourself inner musician!

*** Lesson Details ***As my tag line suggests, lessons with me are about finding the musician inside of yourself. We often forget that music at its' core is about expression. I want to give you the tools, techniques and structure to engage fully, freely and passionately with the rewarding art form of music. For singers, this means tapping into our breath, our bodies and our support to create those sounds that excite, captivate and move not only our audiences,but ourselves. For guitarists, we are going to exercise scales, fingerings and chords so that we develop a tool box for our inner rock star to play with! For pianists, whether you consider yourself a classical, jazz or rock pianist, we are going to build a foundation that allows you to play in whichever style you wish, and a technique that will always be there to support you.

I specialize in online lessons so that I can share this lesson program with student's all over the world! If this is your first time with online lessons, rest assure I will walk you through the set-up and technicalities to ensure the utmost productivity from our sessions!

Whichever instrument you take on, we will be building general music concepts throughout every lesson; playing with theory, chord/scale structure, etc. In this way, we develop that all powerful musician in ourselves who can work in multiple artistic mediums, and find fulfillment in the many facets of this amazing art form.

*** Studio Equipment ***Lessons are give online, therefore all you need is a computer with a web camera and microphone, and a set up that allows you to play your instrument while on camera!

Reviews

Kathleen February 15, 2017·Music Performance·In home

Brett is an incredible teacher. Patient, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. He clearly loves music and working with people. He's a talented musician in his own right which provides all the inspiration for practice and progress one could need. And he's dedicated to seeing progress in his student. He's easy going and formats his lessons to the individuals goals. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Ladonna May 14, 2014··

Very good teacher! excellent feedback.

Monserrate May 14, 2014··

GREAT!!!! So willing to help, and so helpful. I didn't know where to begin with my essay and Brett helped me to format it

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Brett D.

New York, NY 10031

(29)

starting at

$45
/ 30-min

About Laura K.

I've taught students who are just beginning and coached professionals - if you're looking to iron out some kinks or to finally follow your dreams of stardom and start from scratch, I'm your girl! :) I also offer character assessment in relation to Broadway and theater style singing.

About Laura

Music is definitely the universal language, and there isn't a genre I don't love; it's important to me that that aspect be brought to lessons, as well! From humble New Jersey beginnings to an opera career, I've seen the power of what music can do!

Whether it's opera, musical theater, folk, rock, or just public speaking, anything YOU love to do, I would love to teach you! Having taught all ages and levels, from first graders to adults, from someone who's never sung a note in his or her life to semi-professionals, I cater my lessons to what YOU as a student need and are interested in.

Lessons shouldn't be a chore - I like to foster an environment you look forward to being a part of! I also think that music, like any sport, is hard work, and takes seriously practice; even hobbies take concentration and application! I understand and can

work with many schedules and work loads, but I expect my students to put at least half the effort into their lessons that I do!

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motherless July 10, 2017·Broadway Singing·In home

You are a great teacher how can i get in touch with you we you drop me your private email so we can talk better am waiting ok tinabruce4reaal@gmail.com

baiju April 14, 2017·Singing·In studio

Learning to sing for the first time, Laura makes it fun and comfortable! Would highly recommend.

Ellen August 23, 2016·Singing·In studio

Laura is a special teacher and a special person. My child started out at age 12 with a passion for singing and needed to learn technique and discipline. Laura gave her that along with supportively connecting her life to her art, all through middle school and through a well-known performing arts high school. I can’t praise her highly enough.

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Laura K.

New York, NY 10036

(9)

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Julia R.

Our ultimate goal as a singer is communication, and developing a healthy technique enables us to express freely! Whether you're singing on the stage professionally, or in front of friends and family, the goal is still the same- to sing your very best- and the tools we will build together will last a lifetime! Healthy Belt and Legit Singing will be addressed as well as many styles which are present in Musicals past and present.

About Julia

Julia has been teaching private voice for over 10 years. In 2006, she opened her private voice studio in Austin, TX where she completed her Graduate studies at The University of Texas. She now resides and teaches in Bergen County, New Jersey. Her students have received many honors including scholarship awards for colleges and universities, awards for solo and ensemble competitions and Texas All-State Choir, leading roles in musicals, and recording contracts! Additionally, her students perform in a wide range of genres -from National tours, Regional theater, to lead singers in rock bands. She is dedicated to seeing her students grow and succeed as vocalists and performers.

As a singer, Julia has most recently been seen as Donna Elvira in Opera Orlando's production of "Don Giovanni", Roxanne Conti cover in the off-broadway produc

Julia is the Grand Prize Winner of the Jenny Lind Competition, Connecticut Concert Opera Competition, The Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Competition, and 5 Towns Music and Art Foundation Competition, 2nd prize winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Competition and the National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial Young Artist Awards, as well as a grant recipient from CareerBridges Foundation.

*** Lesson Details ***What happens in a Lesson? In order to train your physical voice, it is necessary to do vocal exercises, in the same way that one needs to train at a gym. There is no "magic key" to unlock one's voice; it is a matter of daily practice and muscle strengthening/stretching. So, the first part of the lesson will be focused on vocal exercises specifically tailored to YOUR VOICE and its needs. The second half of the lesson is the fun part- SINGING! We will work on any songs and styles that YOU choose. Whether you want to sing Rock, Country, Pop, Musical Theater, or Classical, there is a healthy and communicative way to sing!

*** Specialties ***I specialize in Classical and Broadway style singing, but have extensive experience in Contemporary Commercial Music as well. I teach a healthy approach to all styles, and modify technical approaches towards the genre that the student is most interested in.

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Reviews

Emily May 15, 2017·Broadway Singing·In home

Julia is a friendly, energetic, and caring person as well as being immensely talented! My daughter was so elated after her first lesson with Julia. She has a way of making the student feel comfortable and is very encouraging while teaching. I can't say thank you enough to Julia!

Carol M. September 3, 2015·Singing·In studio

She is awesome. My son has gone a long way and his confidence has grown. We can't say anything but positive things about her. Recommend!

Alana A. July 16, 2015·Singing·In home

Excellent teacher and a wonderful person

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Julia R.

Little Falls, NJ 07424

(15)

starting at

$45
/ 30-min

About Andrea W.

I have vast knowledge of Broadway repertoire as well as the proper technique needed to sing this style. This is one of my favorites to teach and sing!!

About Andrea

With a rich tone and intuitive feel, vocalist and composer Andrea W. is in high demand as both a soloist and sideman in New York City and Washington DC. Andrea is said to have âastonishing vocal rangeâ that is âeffective in conveying the emotions of a songâ (Jazz Times Magazine).

Andrea completed her Masters of Music at The Manhattan School of Music in 2013. Prior to MSM, Andrea received her Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University and attended the prestigious high school at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington D.C. where she majored in classical voice and piano.

Andrea received her Masters of Music Education from Columbia Teacher's College in 2017.

Andrea released her debut album âDhyanaâ in 2011. She also sings for a French Gypsy-Jazz band, a neo-rock band, and a Nigerian

afro-beat band led by former Femi Kuti drummer Tosin Aribisala. She has been featured on several albums including a recent recording with Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs Nâ Harmony.

In addition to performing, Andrea is also a passionate educator. She has run her private voice and piano studio for 10 years and also teaches at The Larchmont Music Academy, Compass Arts, and Victoria Children's Group nursery in New York.

In the fall of 2013, Andrea and her band traveled to Mumbai, India to serve as the inaugural faculty at the True School of Music for four months. Andrea served as Head of the Vocal Department. The faculty taught young adults age 17-21.

*** Lesson Details ***I believe lessons should be fun and that the most important thing about music education is passing on and encouraging a love for music. Especially with young children, I am flexible and teach a broad range of musical skills to help keep the student interested and engaged.

For both voice and piano study, I believe in finding your own sound and am willing to work with you on whatever musical style you are drawn to, but I am a big advocate of learning proper technique, regardless of the genre.

Lessons will spend time working on both technique and repertoire. Students are encouraged to bring in music that they want to learn. If a student is not sure of what song or style he/she wants to work on, I have plenty of books to choose from. We'll discover what you love together!

I look forward to making music with you!

Andrea :)

Voice:Ages 12 and up recommended. For younger students, we will do a more general music/singing lesson as the vocal chords are simply not fully developed yet.

Piano:Ages 4 and up.For younger students (ages 4-10), I recommend 1/2 hour lessons. 45 minute lessons work well for ages 10-12. Full hour lessons are recommended for students age 12 and up

*For lessons at home lessons (your home), a piano or keyboard (3 octaves at least) is required. I use it to accompany vocal students as well.

Reviews

Imke May 31, 2017·Singing·In studio

Andrea deserves 6 stars instead of 5!
I followed singing lessons in Belgium, in Italy and had at least 7 teachers before, but only Andrea could explain me in a way I could understand how our voice works. She is patience, very well informed and trained. She looks at you as a person and adapts her teaching to your person.
I followed lessons for almost a year and if I would still live in the US, I would still continue. In that year I made an incredible improvement, for which I am very grateful. Don't miss the chance to have Andrea as a teacher!

Rob G. September 14, 2014·Singing·In studio

Andrea is very knowledgeable, professional and makes lessons fun. She has an outstanding background as both a practitioner, professional singer, and a music educator. I highly recommend her for voice lessons!

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About Elena D.

Techniques to perform this genre and the opportunities to do Broadway auditions

About Elena

BIO: Elena started her musical studies at age 4, singing with the "New York City Opera Children Chorus". She studied at Manhattan School of Music. She studied in Hunter College and Queens College of the City University of New York and the Bejar Conservatory in Salamanca, Spain. She has performed in Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and throughout Europe as a soloist. She has participated in the Master Classes of Alfredo Kraus and Monserrat Caballé and David Jones. She is currently under the vocal direction of David Jones who is the foremost voice teacher pedagogue.

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Mason June 11, 2017·Singing·In studio

My son enjoyed very much the singing lesson! He is already looking forward for the next lesson.

Maria T. December 4, 2016·Acting·In home

Elena was patience with my daughter and willing to work with her to accommodate Her needs acting and musical inner theater talents

Anne Marie E. July 22, 2016·Singing·In studio

Elena is a very warm and inviting teacher, she has the depth of knowledge in an array of different styles of music. Her own voice is remarkably powerful and beautiful.

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Elena D.

Bayside, NY 11360

(18)

starting at

$45
/ 30-min

About Marina H.

I am a professional operatic soprano who has performed leading roles with the San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Pacific Opera Project and so many more. I recently relocated to NYC from LA, so my rates are on the low side as I build a new studio. I specialize in helping students relieve vocal tension and pressure, as well as teaching proper breath support and Bel Canto technique. During my training as an Adler Fellow at the San Francisco Opera, I performed everything from Sondheim to Wagner, and I firmly believe that with good technique, you can easily sing in any style, as I often do. I can work with any age of student, and I am excellent at balancing professionalism with accessibility. My lessons are a completely judgement free zone, your comfort and freedom to relate to me on your level are of the utmost importance. Most importantly, you WILL make progress in each lesson and you will leave feeling better and more confident after each lesson. Let's get to work!

About Marina

Do you want a professional, relatable, fun teacher who actually cares about your vocal progress? Are you struggling with your technique or feeling fatigued? Are you tired of paying teachers exorbitant rates and not seeing results? Benefit from my twelve years of experience as a professional opera singer and technical background to give yourself the edge for your upcoming auditions, school year or just for fun! I have sung leading roles at the San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and so many more, and I know what it takes to make it on a professional level. I also know that singing is an intensely personal experience, and I provide a non-judgmental, relaxed environment that will help you flourish. Most importantly, I will teach you the basics of Bel Canto technique, with proper breath support, so that you can easily sing any style of m

usic without strain or pressure. I have studied with the top teachers and coaches in the nation as an Adler Fellow and I can address any vocal issues you throw at me, with zero judgement. I care deeply about my students progress, and we will make sure that you take away something from every lesson that helps you grow vocally.

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Iris August 4, 2017·Singing·Online

Marina is a natural teacher. She loves to share what she has learned about music and singing. She has a gift for sight reading, and memorizing, which she can do almost always at first read. Everyone in her studio has mutual respect, including her. She has been my student, but now, she is my teacher. With an open mind, she welcomes the chance to learn from others, including her students. She is highly qualified, with a BA in Music from California State University Long Beach, a Performing Arts degree from University of Southern California, a summer with Music Academy of the West, as well as the Merola and Adler programs with San Francisco Opera. An excellent performer, she gives 100% to all her roles, no matter how small, and helps other cast members and crew whenever she can. You will be very pleased at your progress, when you work with her.

Kathy July 21, 2017·Singing·In studio

Marina was the perfect teacher for my shy sixteen year old who loves to sing but had terrible stage fright! She really brought her out of her shell and made her feel comfortable, AND she'll be singing the lead in Little Shop of Horrors at school this fall!!!!! We are sad to see her go to New York and we miss her but know she had to follow her career. We love Marina!

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Marina H.

New York, NY 10019

(2)

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Lauren M.

I'm a classically trained singer with both Bachelors and Masters degrees in vocal performance, with a vast array of performance experience in Opera and Musical Theater. I teach beginner through advanced voice students in all styles: pop, country, musical theater, and classical. I strive to make lessons interesting, informative, and fun! Sing what YOU love! Proper technique can be applied to any style of music for HEALTHY singing. I believe in a holistic approach to singing grounded in the foundations of the Alexander Technique. My main goal is to teach a healthy vocal foundation for beginning students, and help more advanced students find freedom and flexibility in their voices. If students are interested in basic music theory and learning to read music I can provide instruction as well.

About Lauren

Hi! My name is Lauren, and I'm a professional opera singer with experience in both Opera and Musical Theater. I received my Bachelors degree in vocal performance from Appalachian State University, and my Masters degree in vocal performance from Brooklyn College Conservatory. I've sung professionally since the age of 18, and have performed in numerous operas, musicals, plays, and even a feature film.

I believe the foundation to great singing in ANY style is a healthy technique. I'm happy to work on whatever style of music my students are interested in singing: pop, country, musical theater or classical. I believe in a holistic approach to singing grounded in the foundations of the Alexander Technique. Beginning students can expect to build a healthy foundation, while more advanced students will focus on freedom and flexibility of the v

oice. I believe one of the greatest tools a student can have to achieve success is knowledge and self empowerment! You're never to young or old to practice healthy singing and enjoy finding your own unique voice!

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Nicholas July 24, 2017·Singing·In home

Lauren Maxwell is a fantastic teacher, able to really communicate the very essential basics of singing in a healthy and comprehensive way that allows students to build a foundation from the ground up. As a Juilliard-trained principal cellist of an orchestra who had to build up a technique from scratch once already, it was fantastic to see someone who could do the same with a sometimes more difficult instrument, the human voice.

She is a tireless worker to give you specialized attention to your particular needs. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Lauren M.

Brooklyn, NY 11226

(1)

starting at

$48
/ 30-min

About Chispa E.

My name is Cristina and I'm from Barcelona. I'm a classically trained singer. I studied belcanto in 'Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia' in Rome. I've also studied musical theater for 3 years here in New York using the Speech Level Singing technique and I'm working in Bway at the moment. I studied jazz and contemporary music in Berklee School of Music, in both locations: Boston and Valencia. I speak spanish, english, italian and french, so the lessons could be in any of these languages. I use all the registers the human voice has: chest, head, mix and whistle. I can belt and teach how to do it for rock singers and how to mix for musical theater and pop music. If your interested in opera, I will teach you how to develop your full and real voice using your whole body, not just your head and 'mask'. There's just ONE technique for all singing styles. You can sing anything and sound great and big, even without the microphone. I'll help you to reach that goal.

About Chispa

My name is Cristina, although everybody calls me Chispa, and I'm from Barcelona. I'm a classically trained singer. I studied Belcanto in the Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia in Rome. I've also studied musical theater for 3 years here in New York using the Speech Level Singing technique and I'm working in Bway at the moment. I studied jazz and contemporary music in Berklee School of Music, in both locations: Boston and Valencia, and Estill Voice Training technique in Barcelona to develop my voiceover skills. I speak spanish, english, italian and french, so the lessons could be in any of these languages. I use all the registers the human voice has: chest, head, mix and whistle. I can belt and teach how to do it for rock singers and how to mix for musical theater and pop music. If your interested in opera, I will teach you how to develo

p your full and real voice using your whole body, not just your head and 'mask'. There's just ONE technique for all singing styles. You can sing anything and sound great and big, even without the microphone. I'll help you to reach that goal.

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Chispa E.

New York, NY 10013

starting at

$34
/ 30-min

About Kristen L.

I love working with all age groups! I have been performing Broadway, old standards, and jazz in addition to sacred music since I was sixteen. While I advocate healthy and traditional vocal technique, I am extremely flexible to student repertoire choices and have taught pop tunes such as Bohemian Rhapsody to full choir with much success. My focus is to strengthen student ears so that they may eventually become their own teacher.

About Kristen

I am a professional vocalist, clarinetist, and music teacher that wants you to succeed! I have performed as a semifinalist in international competitions, performed as an orchestra member in three opera productions in Italy, and performed orchestra concerts at Yale University, the New World Center, and other notable venues. Additionally, I have receive full-tuition scholarships to perform in music festivals. I have had instruction through private lessons and masterclasses with acclaimed clarinetists such as Charles Neidich, Frank Cohen, and Ayako Oshima. While I love to perform, I have a great interest in teaching, as a college-level ear training tutor as well as student teaching experience in elementary/high school band, jazz band, high school choir, and music theory. I am a big proponent of music's benefits to the mind-body connection

and I love to incorporate movement-related techniques, such as yoga and breathing exercises, to fully integrate musical and physical exercises

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Donna August 17, 2017·Singing·In studio

Amazing instructor! Helped my daughter land a spot for an elite cabaret production. Talented and skilled in her areas of expertise. Not only offered advice on technique but also advised my daughter in how to approach the audition. Thanks so much!!

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